Newly elected Congressman Steve Daines recently met with Ravalli County Commissioner Greg Chilcott in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues facing both Ravalli County and communities across Montana. Chilcott, who recently […]
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Doris Virginia Ragsdale
Stevensville – Doris Virginia Ragsdale, affectionately known as Grammy and Momma, 88, and beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, at her home in Stevensville, […]
Colleen Weaver Poole
Gilbert, AZ – Colleen Weaver Poole passed away January 1, 2013 in her daughter’s home in Gilbert Arizona. Preceded in death by her husband Joe Poole, Colleen is survived by […]
Obituary – Carol Herbert
Florence – Carol Herbert, age 82, died Saturday, December 29, 2012, with her family by her side in Florence, Montana. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM, on […]
Obituary – Howard Kuning
Stevensville – Howard F. Kuning died January 6, 2013. He was born on May 19, 1923. Howard will be remembered for his keen interest in plants, especially for the orchids […]
County officials take oath of office
By Michael Howell Three County Commissioners took the oath of office last Monday, December 31. Jeff Burrows, who was appointed to serve temporarily following the resignation of former Commissioner […]
County considers leasing park storage area for batting cages
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners have met twice and plan to meet again, possibly on Wednesday, January 9, in ongoing discussions aimed at leasing part of a storage […]
Helgeland selected as Hamilton Council President
Councilor Lynette Helgeland was chosen as the new President of the Hamilton City Council last week. Councilor Jenny West, who has served as President for the last three years, […]
County Planning Board by-laws amended
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners approved some amendments to the by-laws governing the Planning Board last week. The primary change was to reduce the number of voting members […]
County making economic development plans
The county is doing a survey to gauge the attitudes of local residents and businesses towards economic development. The County Commissioners, with the help of the Ravalli County Economic […]
Lone Rock superintendent to leave at end of school year
Lone Rock Elementary School Superintendent David Cluff has announced his intention to resign at the end of the current school year. In his letter of resignation, Cluff noted that […]
The end of an era
By Michael Howell The Town of Stevensville, at meeting on December 13, honored two people who have volunteered countless hours for years performing essential services for the town, but […]
Local schools respond to Connecticut shootings
By Michael Howell Schools across the nation, the state and the county are taking a look at their security measures following the devastating news of the shooting spree that […]
Food bank provides holiday meal supplies to 385 families
By Jean Schurman About 385 families from Victor to Florence ate a complete Christmas dinner courtesy of Pantry Partners and their volunteer elves. The crew at Pantry Partners, […]
Trapping setbacks to be required on Lake Como Ski Trails
Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Julie King will sign an order to require 150 foot setbacks from cross-country ski trails around Lake Como. The Forest was advised last week that […]
County considers two TIFDs
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners are considering the establishment of two Tax Increment Financing Districts north of Hamilton. A proposed TIFD that would be zoned Light Industrial […]
Stevensville annexes airport
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Town Council, following a public hearing on the matter on Thursday, December 20, officially annexed the Stevensville Airport into the Town. The 3-0 vote […]
Shopping with angels
By Jean Schurman With angels to help shoppers and elves in the back wrapping presents, you would have thought the Clothes Closet in Stevensville had been transformed to the […]
Incashola talks about native presence in the Bitterroot
By Michael Howell Director of the Salish-Pend d’Oreille Cultural Committee Tony Incashola spoke to a small gathering of people in Stevensville recently about his tribe’s struggle for spiritual survival […]
Newly emerged virus under study at Rocky Mountain Lab
By Carlotta Grandstaff In the family of common viruses known as Coronaviridae, a new coronavirus, recently emerged in Saudi Arabia, is positioned somewhere between the common cold and the […]